Belden 5340F1 010, Multi Conductor 1 FS PR 18 AWG PVC PVC Black

Belden 5340F1 010 is a security & sound cable with 1 pair of 18 AWG stranded tinned copper conductors, PVC insulation, and a PVC jacket. It features a tape shield with 100% coverage plus a 20 AWG (7x28) TC drainwire and Waterblock Tape for added protection in noisy and wet locations and below-grade duct runs. Rated-CMG-FPL-PLTC- and UL Voltage Rating: 300 V, it is specified for indoor/outdoor use with sunlight resistance.

Key Features

• 1 pair construction with 18 AWG stranded tinned copper conductors (7x26).
• PVC insulation with black & red color code.
• Tape shield (Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)) with 100% coverage and a 20 AWG (7x28) TC drainwire.
• Waterblocking: Waterblock Tape.
• PVC jacket with environmental suitability: indoor/outdoor, indoor, outdoor, sunlight resistance.
• Ratings: Rated-CMG-FPL-PLTC-.

Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Number of elements	1 pair
Conductor size	18 AWG
Conductor stranding	7x26
Conductor material	TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. thickness	0.017 in (0.43 mm)
Nom. insulation diameter	0.080 in (2.0 mm)
Shield type	Tape
Shield material	Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)
Shield coverage	100%
Drainwire type	20 AWG (7x28) TC
Jacket material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. jacket thickness	0.037 in (0.94 mm)
Nom. diameter	0.262 in (6.65 mm)
Overall cable diameter (nominal)	0.262 in (6.65 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Nom. conductor DCR	7 Ohm/1000ft (23 Ohm/km)
Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond	45 pF/ft (150 pF/m)
Max. current	14 Amps per Conductor @ 25°C
Nom outer shield DCR	8.5 Ohm/1000ft (28 Ohm/km)
UL voltage rating	300 V

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

UL temperature	90°C
Operating temperature	-20°C to +90°C
Bend radius (stationary min.)	2.6 in (66 mm)
Bend radius (installation min.)	2.6 in (66 mm)
Max. pull tension	57 lbs (26 kg)
Bulk cable weight	27 lbs/1000ft (40 kg/km)

Compliance & Certifications

Flammability / reaction to fire	UL 1685 FT4 Loading, FT4, IEEE 1202 FT4, IEC 60332-1-2
CPR compliance	CPR Euroclass: Eca
NEC / UL compliance	Article 725, Article 760, Article 800
CEC / C(UL) compliance	CMG
European directive compliance	EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
UK regulation compliance	UKCA Mark
APAC compliance	China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

Applications

• Designed for security system wiring where shielded, waterblocked construction is specified.
• Well-suited for intercom/PA installations that require a listed security & sound cable.
• Commonly used in audio/speaker runs where a 1 pair shielded cable is called for.
• Applied in power-limited controls circuits covered under the listed NEC / UL articles.
• Specified for noisy & wet location installations where shielding and waterblocking are required.
• Appropriate for below-grade duct runs as indicated in the application list.

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